Ralph Fiennes captivates audience with reading of T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets at Abbey Theatre

Ralph Fiennes delivered a powerful reading of T.S. Eliot's "Four Quartets" at the Abbey Theatre, blending performance and lecture. He shared his journey of memorizing the poem during lockdown, emphasizing its musicality and emotional depth. Fiennes engaged the audience with dynamic interpretations, sometimes pacing and other times speaking from a lectern. He highlighted the poem's complexity and its ability to resonate with readers, even if its meanings are not immediately clear. The actor, known for his role in "Conclave," drew parallels between Eliot's themes of faith and doubt and contemporary leadership. Fiennes is expected to receive a third Oscar nomination for his performance in the film.